Meet Meve! This 10-year-old has a passion for music that can’t be contained to just one instrument. She studies both cello and violin at Merit – South Shore, and once a week she comes to the Joy Faith Knapp Music Center in the West Loop to sing in our Children’s Choir!
We caught up with Meve to learn more about her musical journey, what inspires her, and how she finds joy through the power of music.
Tell us about your musical journey. How long have you been playing music?
Music has been in my life ever since I was born, introduced to me by my brothers. It piqued my interest, and when it came time for me to choose an instrument at nine [years old], I was presented with the cello. Its drastic difference from the other instruments I was familiar with drew my attention. It was strangely comfortable to handle. Paired with its soft and strong melodies, this encouraged me to move forward with it.
I was [also] curious about the violin and had simply thought it was just a smaller cello, and noticed the fact that they both use the same bow technique. This familiarity was what compelled me to choose these instruments.
Choir is a fun way to use my own instrument, the one we all have within ourselves, as part of my musical journey. I can’t wait for what it may become!
What do you love most about your instrument?
A way my teachers engage us is in fun activities relating to our instruments at the end of class.
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How does playing music make you feel?
I feel tranquil and happy when I play my instruments. I always feel like myself when I’m making music.
If your instrument was a superhero, what would its power be?
I like my instruments [as they are], I’d never want them to be superheroes because they already have their very own superpower!
